ISLAMABAD: April 13, 2026. Prime Minister Office (PMO) on Monday said
Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif , received a telephone call from H.E. Ms. Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan.
It said during their warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders discussed the recently held Islamabad Talks between the United States and Iran, hosted by Pakistan.
Prime Minister Takaichi appreciated Pakistan’s diplomatic role in facilitating the ceasefire and talks. She expressed Japan’s full support for the peace process and its importance for regional stability and global energy security.
While thanking the Japanese Prime Minister for her good wishes, the Prime Minister said that he was grateful to both the U.S. and Iranian delegations for their extensive discussions in Islamabad and said that Pakistan would continue with its efforts to ensure that the ceasefire is maintained.
The Prime Minister expressed his desire to further strengthen Pakistan-Japan bilateral cooperation, which was reciprocated by the Japanese Prime Minister as well. Both leaders agreed to maintain close coordination.